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Michael Bisio - Tomas Ulrich: Pulling Strings
by AAJ Italy Staff
Due veterani della etichetta discografica CIMP e del suo modo di interpretare la registrazione (senza missaggio a posteriori) si incontrano, questa volta senza accompagnamento di sorta, in una situazione abbastanza inusuale (ed anche difficile per l'ascoltatore). Il duo contrabbasso/violoncello è certamente per spiriti forti, ma i due intrepidi musicisti riescono a portare a compimento un'impresa musicale che si ascolta bene su un impianto ad altissima fedeltà, dove è possibile apprezzare tutte le possibili vibrazioni degli strumenti, compresa la neve che ...
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by Kurt Gottschalk
Of all the string lineups, the bass and cello don't often get to hang together. The generally underutilized cello is often called in place of the bigger bass, or sometimes (as in Ron Carter's case) is used as a second instrument. The bass is generally not invited to string quartet parties, and it's generally paired with higher-pitched instruments or left with supplanting rhythm. Michael Bisio and Tomas Ulrich, however, find a terrain to stake claim to in the low-register duo. ...
Continue ReadingMichael Bisio: Undulations
by Glenn Astarita
Seattle-based composer/bassist Michael Bisio has crafted a sure-fired winner with this release titled, Undulations. The bassist’s well-orchestrated miniatures surge forward with the grace and zeal of a big band, especially on the steamy opener titled, “Doesn’t Really”. Here, West Coast trumpeter Rob Blakeslee goes head to head with viola performer Jim Nolet in concert with an enthusiastic swing vamp as the quintet renders darting lines atop pianist Bob Nell’s blazing arpeggios and swiftly executed single note leads. However, the rapid ...
Continue ReadingMichael Bisio / Eyvind Kang: MBEK
by Derek Taylor
An entire program of tandem string discourse may seem at first perusal like at unsavory offering. Few are the numbers of improvising string aggregations that can make such a combination work. Fortunately, as becomes immediately apparent once the music here begins Michael Bisio and Eyvind Kang are string stylists of the strong distinction and their collective mastery of pitch and timbre allows for an infinite array of sonic possibilities. Bisio has collaborated with some of the legends of creative music ...
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